Overview
Metamorphic rocks are formed through the transformation of existing rocks under heat and pressure, resulting in unique textures and structures. Understanding these textures, such as foliation and non-foliation, is crucial for identifying metamorphic rocks and interpreting their geological history. F...
Key Terms
Example: Metamorphism can turn limestone into marble.
Example: Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Example: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock.
Example: Quartzite exhibits granoblastic texture.
Example: Garnet is a common porphyroblast.
Example: Shale is the parent rock of slate.
Related Topics
Igneous Rocks
Study of rocks formed from cooled magma or lava, essential for understanding the rock cycle.
intermediateSedimentary Rocks
Exploration of rocks formed from sediment compaction and cementation, providing context for metamorphic processes.
intermediateRock Cycle
Understanding the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, linking igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
intermediateKey Concepts
FoliationNon-foliatedGranoblasticPorphyroblasts